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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396.38 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396.38 and 142.30 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396.38 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396.38 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396.38 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 56,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,404.24/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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